Neurobrucellosis and a demonstration of its involvement in spinal roots via magnetic resonance imaging.

OBJECTIVE

To present a neurobrucellosis case with spinal root involvement by means of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

METHODS

A case of neurobrucellosis resembling Guillain-Barré syndrome is being reported. This case is unique in a way that spinal root involvement because of brucellosis was for the first time confirmed by MRI.

SETTING

Spinal cord unit of a rehabilitation and care center in Ankara, Turkey.

RESULTS

The correct diagnosis was made with cerebrospinal fluid culture. The patient showed a significant improvement with antimicrobial therapy and rehabilitation.

CONCLUSION

Polyradiculopathy because of neurobrucellosis may mimic neurological syndromes. Rehabilitation should also be a part of its treatment.